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Testimonials

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you and especially Leanne for the wonderful service we received last week. Leanne really explained everything in detail during the appointment and I now feel that I have peace of mind from that meeting that Magic is doing well for her age.
Leanne is a wonderful asset to your practice and please pass on my thanks for the service we received from her and especially for seeing us on the back of a previous difficult experience. She was as professional as ever and I am sure we will be asking to see her in the future. (Hopefully just for routine check-ups)
Thank you again to Leanne, you and all your wonderful staff at Holmefield.

Mrs D Argyle

We both want to thank you so much for all your kindness, time, patience and support through Murphy’s desensitisation. We believe that without your help it wouldn’t have been possible for Murphy to have been seen and treated last week. You have worked miracles with him and you have been a godsend to us.
We know Murphy isn’t perfect and more work may be needed but before your help we wouldn’t have believed he could have come this far. Thank you so much.

Dawn, Dave & Murphy

If you live in the catchment area of this practice then you and your animals are very, very fortunate. My husband, myself and family have been lucky enough to have this as our ‘round the corner’ vet practice for 13 years. We still have a 15+ year old much loved dog and her current health speaks for this practices’ care and the standard of excellence of the people who work there. They are more like friends to their clients (animals and humans alike) and we trust their judgement and advice.

Mrs Johnson

I have been coming to this practice for 38 years now; I can remember when it was in the original owner’s garage! Things have obviously changed a lot since then but you still get the same personal attention from all the staff.
I have every confidence in the veterinary care my animals receive and the care that the staff give not only to my pets but to me and my family as well. The practice has seen us through six dogs and three cats over the years. We now only have Lucy our fourteen year old Spaniel and Ely our rescue cat but I wouldn’t take them anywhere else.
I would recommend the practice to anyone requiring veterinary care; I always feel looked after and trust the veterinary and ancillary staff completely.

Mrs I Torrible

My association with this business goes back to its inception. Over many years I have seen improvements made constantly to the business in many different aspects.
The facilities continue to be upgraded in all the premises and I and other customers have always been provided with the level of care that we require for our family pets.
The customer care is excellent, and I am even reminded the day before any upcoming appointment by text. The team are always helpful if I phone or pop in with a question and if they are unsure of anything, they will find out and contact me later with an answer.
They are there for you twenty four hours a day seven days a week, and I cannot commend their prompt actions enough on the two recent occasions, which I have found myself having to avail myself of this service.
Overall I find everyone at Holmefield welcoming, friendly and completely professional in their attitude towards all their customers.

Anne Lindsay

In 1977 we joined the newly formed practice of Forsyth and Mazonas and shortly after a new state of the art surgery was opened providing first class veterinary care. Over the next 36 years the practice became part of the Holmefield Group and a larger group of vets became available. This did not diminish the quality of service provided. The 24/7 service and the ability to see a vet of choice quickly as well as the opportunity to have an input into the diagnostic and treatment choices available is unmatched in the area. Equally important is the service provided by all the reception and nursing staff, many of whom have been there a number of years and recognise the importance building relationships with the clients which all helps to make Holmefield the practice of choice.

Mr A Curry

Would just like to say thank you to vet Aimi for all she did for our dog Allie yesterday, she tried everything within her power to save our little man but in the end we had to make the very sad decision to let him go and end his suffering. We are devastated but we know there was nothing more could be done for him and are comforted by the fact that he was well looked after in his last hours and is now at peace and pain free.

Mrs Benson

Dear Aimi
Many thanks for your kind and considerate attention to our Harvey's needs. As a rescued puppy he was, initially, a bit difficult to handle, but he soon found his way into our hearts. We all loved him and he will be sorely missed.
Please pass our gratitude to all those who through the years looked after his well being.

Mr L

I am writing to thank you for the card sent to us by Leanne last week following Simba's demise last Thursday, but primarily for the care you have given Simba in the 5 years since we picked him up as a rather over-sized 'rescue.'

We were not given any history other than that he had been shown at first until he became 'over standard,' after which he was neglected, resulting in a couple taking him on but giving him up to a rescue centre when he injured his first cruciate ligament and they could not afford the operation.

He was not an easy dog to get to know, nor did he know how to play or carry out any instructions....I think this is primarily because he did not have a puppyhood with a family. Our previous Bernard, Meg, was an entirely different dog in the way she related to people so it took some time for us to get used to one another.

Eventually he managed to organise us into his daily routine and was usually accurate to the quarter hour in his demands for food, walks, cups of tea, etc. We are consequently missing many of our established routines but most of all missing the personality that was Simba.

Mr H

We would like to thank everyone who showed kindness and care and support to Smudge. Also thank you for your continued care and support with our other dog Murphy (we know he is more than a handful!) It means a lot.

Mr & Mrs D

A big thank you to all the vets, nurses and staff who cared for our dog Jess. You all showed such care and compassion with us having to deal with what turned out to be her last few days. We could not have wished for her to be in a better place in her final hours.

Mrs A

A very big thank you for the years of wonderful service and kindness we have enjoyed with you. I doubt we shall find a practice to equal you after we move.

Receptionists

Christine Friar – Receptionist (Brayton)

Prior to working for Holmefield Vets I was previously employed in the banking industry, followed by a short spell of working for a computer software company. I joined the reception team at Holmefield back in 2004 as a part time receptionist and over a period of time have become almost full time.Our very first pet came via Holmefield and was a three legged black and white cat by the name of Kitey. He was a big softy and knew exactly how to get what he wanted. Sadly we no longer have Kitey but as with any pet, he played a big part in our lives and is still greatly missed.Both my husband and I love to travel and in 2013 we were fortunate enough to visit the Kruger National Park which was an amazing experience. We managed to see the famous ‘Big Five’ within the first couple of hours of being in the park, and had a close encounter with a couple of lions, but fortunately for us they had just eaten!Currently we do not have any pets, although my husband does keep checking out the Cats Protection League website!

Becky Jones – Receptionist (Brayton)

I have always loved being around animals. Growing up we always had dogs and many litters of puppies to help deliver. I had guinea pigs and rabbits and spent much of my time looking after them. I started working in a veterinary practice when I was 18. I joined Holmefield Vets in 2009 as part of the reception team. I finished my Animal Nursing Qualification (which I started at a previous veterinary practice) and then spent a couple of years as part of the nursing team. After returning from maternity leave I started working on reception again as I enjoy helping out our clients with their questions and meeting all the lovely animals that come to see us. When I’m not at work I have three boys and a husband to run around after. We also have two dogs, one cat, two rabbits, one guinea pig and various fish. So as you can imagine it’s not a quiet house.

Stephanie Roberts – Receptionist (Sherburn-in-Elmet)

After being a client for many years I joined the Holmefield team in 2010 on a temporary basis covering maternity leave, four years later I am still here!! In this time I can honestly say no two days have ever been the same. The strangest encounter I have had up to press was a chap who came into the Sherburn reception making enquiries over the counter with a large parrot sitting on his shoulder!! I tended to look at the parrot whilst answering questions rather than the man!Although at the minute my household is a small furry free zone I occasionally have the odd waif and stray to stay over. Dogs that escape or decide to go walk about without their owner sometimes get brought into the surgery and end up staying at my house if the owner cannot be found or the dog warden is not available, much to my son’s delight.When I’m not at work you can usually find me next to a football pitch cheering my lad on in the local Sunday morning league. I like to walk, read and socialise, and have a particular liking for Thai food.

Alison has been with the practice since 2008, mainly as a ‘hands-on’ receptionist but also as an Animal Nursing Assistant, and is currently undertaking a professional qualification in this role. She has previously worked as a qualified horse riding instructor and at an equine-specific veterinary practice, as well as having admin experience in a large multi-national company. Alison has a wide variety of pets including 3 horses/ponies, a rescued blind Border Collie, 3 cats including a rescue with only 3 legs, guinea pigs and she keeps and breeds a variety of reptiles including Madagascar Day geckos, cornsnakes, ratsnakes and variety of morph and locality boas.

Julie Sprott – Receptionist (Brayton)

I have always worked in a customer service based job. Prior to starting work at Holmefield I worked for a veterinary wholesaler in Dumfries for 11 years. Then on relocating to Selby I worked in the NHS for 2 years. I joined Holmefield as a full time receptionist. I reduced my hours to part time in 2008 when I had my son.I grew up having pets, mainly cats, and we currently have Harvey an 12 year old tabby house cat.

Jessica Quarmby – Receptionist. (Brayton and Sherburn)

I joined the Holmefield family in November 2016. I have always been very animal orientated, and over the years I have grown up with a number of pets ranging from hamsters to horses. At home we currently have a German shorthaired pointer, 6 cats, 3 rabbits, 4 horses and a lot of fish in the pond! For us, this is quite a small number of animals…while I do love all animals great and small; my horses are my entire world. I thoroughly enjoy competing, especially eventing. So far, the highlight has to be my experience of a lifetime, competing at Badminton at Grassroots level in 2013. Nothing beats going out for a ride to clear your head and it is fantastic because my dog Lexi loves to come out with us and run alongside. On the rare occasion that I am not cuddling a rabbit or cat, I love being outside, especially when it involves either walking the dog or cycling with her.

Dawn Doherty – Receptionist. (Brayton)

I started working at Holmefield in Oct 2016 as part of the reception team just on Saturdays. I then increased my hours to mid week too after leaving my last job as a midday supervisor.
I currently have 3 dogs. George the German Shepherd cross, Gimley the Italian Spinone and Gus the Jack Russell Terrier Cross Minature Schnauzer. I also have 2 Cats Sid a Ginger tabby and Tilly the naughty tortie.
In my spare time I love to walk my dogs with my husband and 3 daughters.

Charlotte O’Neil – Receptionist (Brayton).

I started working at Holmefield in January 2018 as part of the reception team. Before working here I worked as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school for 3 years and have also worked in an office environment prior to this.
I have always had a passion for animals and grew up around pets. We had guinea pigs from a young age as well as two Jack Russell terriers. Since leaving home and buying a house with my other half we now own three lovely Dachshunds; Barney, Bella and Penny who we couldn’t imagine life without!
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my dogs and taking them for walks along the riverbank, travelling and spending time with my family and friends.

Laura Green – Receptionist (Brayton).

I joined the team at Holmefield in February 2018. I have always loved working around animals and prior to joining Holmefield Vets I worked in an equine veterinary practice in West Yorkshire for six years. The team at Holmefield have been very welcoming and are a great bunch of people. Outside of work I spend most of my time looking after my five horses. Belgian warmblood George is currently my show jumping partner and we compete at every opportunity possible. As well as the horses we have a Cocker Spaniel called Poppy and an English Pointer called Eadie who enjoy walks with me and my partner in the Lake District.